Word
assurance
Phoneticsas·sur·ance, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈʃʊɹəns/
UK/əʃjˈɔːɹəns/
Definitions
01a promise or guarantee
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a positive statement or promise that something is true or will definitely happen.
n. a declaration intended to inspire confidence or provide a guarantee of a particular outcome.
日本語:保証※
“The manager gave us his personal assurance that the repairs would be finished by Friday.”
“Despite the director's repeated assurances that no jobs were at risk, the staff remained skeptical about the upcoming merger.”
Usage
Often used with the verb 'give' or 'receive'.
02self-confidence
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. a feeling of being certain about your own abilities.
n. confidence in one's own abilities or status; a state of being certain and undoubting.
“She spoke with great assurance, even though it was her first time on stage.”
“The young diplomat handled the difficult negotiations with an assurance that belied his lack of experience in international affairs.”
Synonyms
03life insurance
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun British English · Technical
n. a type of insurance that pays out money when someone dies or after a certain amount of time.
n. a contract providing for the payment of a sum of money upon a specific event, typically used in British English for life-related contingencies.
“He took out a life assurance policy to make sure his family was protected.”
“The financial advisor explained the technical distinction between term insurance and whole-life assurance policies.”
Teaching tip
In British English, 'assurance' is often used for events that will definitely happen (like death), while 'insurance' is for things that might happen (like fire or theft).
04legal transfer of property
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. a legal document used to prove that property has been transferred from one person to another.
n. a legal instrument or deed used as evidence of the conveyance of real property.
“The lawyer examined the old assurances to confirm who owned the land.”
“The validity of the claim rested upon a series of complex legal assurances dating back to the eighteenth century.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “assurance” in context.
Verb
01. give an assurance
“The minister gave an assurance that the new policy would not affect existing pensions.”
verb + noun
02. seek assurance
“Investors are seeking assurance that the company's debt levels are manageable.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. mutual assurance
“The treaty was based on the principle of mutual assurance between the two nations.”
adj + noun
04. quiet assurance
“She handled the difficult questions with a quiet assurance that impressed the board.”
adj + noun
05. solemn assurance
“He gave his solemn assurance that he would never reveal the secret to anyone.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. assurance of success
“Despite the risks, the team proceeded with a high degree of assurance of success.”
noun + of + noun
07. quality assurance
“The software undergoes rigorous quality assurance testing before it is released to the public.”
noun + noun
Preposition
08. with assurance
“The young pianist performed the complex concerto with assurance and technical precision.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“The 22-year-old central defender Charlie Hughes was Hull’s young player of the year last season and his assurance in possession and excellent passing range are bound to catch all sorts of Premier League eyes.” “Throughout, Adès was quick to cede control during solos, which were delivered with frankly astonishing assurance.” Etymology
From Middle English assuraunce, from Old French asseürance, from asseürer; as if assure + -ance.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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